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post #2251 of 5489
2/4/08 at 6:06pm
I have a problem with cloud
whatching on hd cable
any help?
anyone?
please?
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post #2252 of 5489
2/4/08 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by dhs135 View Post

I have a question regarding ... clouding

Thanks in advance for any help you guys give me.

I always thought clouding was a result of a set that is too cool, meaning actual temperature. When I see slight clouding, it seems to dissipate after the set is on for awhile. Of course, we are in Boston which is cold lately.

Is this not accurate?
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post #2253 of 5489
2/4/08 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by darkdune View Post

I always thought clouding was a result of a set that is too cool, meaning actual temperature. When I see slight clouding, it seems to dissipate after the set is on for awhile. Of course, we are in Boston which is cold lately.

Is this not accurate?

No, it is not.
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post #2254 of 5489
2/4/08 at 9:01pm
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Originally Posted by SacredENA View Post

Anyone using a Scientific Atlanta 8300HDC via Time Warner Cable in NYC? This box when connected via HDMI will NOT allow you to change the resolution. It stays stuck at 1080i and all the other resolutions are greyed out.

I also have the same box but you have to go to the settings button on the remote then click A for more settings, go to output formats and make sure you have all four of the settings selected. This should clear up the problem

Marty
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post #2255 of 5489
2/4/08 at 10:08pm
Thought I'd share my picture settings for Cable tv using component cable.
They work very well in my situation, hopefully they'll help someone else...

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 3
Picture: 75
Brightness: 54
Color: 47
Hue: 0
Sharpness: 40
Color Temp: Neutral
Noise Reduction: Off
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: low
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off
DRC: Mode 1
DRC Palette: 40/60

White Balance:
Red Gain: -5
Green Gain: -5
Blue Gain: -1
Red Bias: -5
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: -1

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: High
Motion Enhancer: Off
Cinemotion: Off
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post #2256 of 5489
2/6/08 at 7:15am
Hi, I was just wondering how you even access the service menu? I'm not even gonna think about trying it, it's just that I thought I knew mostly everything there is to know about this set.
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post #2257 of 5489
2/6/08 at 11:25am
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post #2258 of 5489
2/6/08 at 12:08pm
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Originally Posted by cashman91 View Post

i was just wondering is there a Sony TV setup Picture Thread for TVs like the XBR2/3/4/5 and the W/V seies.

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Originally Posted by schlick View Post

Yep.

can you point me in the direction
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post #2259 of 5489
2/6/08 at 1:46pm
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Originally Posted by cashman91 View Post

can you point me in the direction

Use the Search function.
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post #2260 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:04pm
I get the impression that most of you think that vivid is ridiculous. I find it pleasing compared to cinema. I tried the settings mentioned recently for custom mode and find it looks too close to cinema (a bit dark and dull for me). Is this just a matter of personal preference or am I missing something?

Is there a consensus about the best combination of settings? Is it a different answer for SD and HD?

I am running HDMI from a Time Warner cable box and from an upconvert DVD player.

I would appreciate any advice.
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post #2261 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by Sweetguy View Post

I get the impression that most of you think that vivid is ridiculous. I find it pleasing compared to cinema. I tried the settings mentioned recently for custom mode and find it looks too close to cinema (a bit dark and dull for me). Is this just a matter of personal preference or am I missing something?

Is there a consensus about the best combination of settings? Is it a different answer for SD and HD?

I am running HDMI from a Time Warner cable box and from an upconvert DVD player.

I would appreciate any advice.

did you try standard? i would think standard should suite you better.
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post #2262 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:26pm
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Originally Posted by Sweetguy View Post

I get the impression that most of you think that vivid is ridiculous. I find it pleasing compared to cinema. I tried the settings mentioned recently for custom mode and find it looks too close to cinema (a bit dark and dull for me). Is this just a matter of personal preference or am I missing something?

Is there a consensus about the best combination of settings? Is it a different answer for SD and HD?

I am running HDMI from a Time Warner cable box and from an upconvert DVD player.

I would appreciate any advice.

I think that most people just watch this TV in Vivid, Standard or Cinema and never come here. Some of the Custom settings are good but I do watch the TV in Standard quite often depending upon what the PQ looks like.
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post #2263 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:34pm
i can't stand vivid on anything... too bright and washed out
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post #2264 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:38pm
Ok guys, I would like to wish you all the best of luck with your XBR's. This thread is in good hands, thanks to all who have contributed and made this thread informative and enjoyable. Happy tweaking .

Larone
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post #2265 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:46pm
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

Ok guys, I would like to wish you all the best of luck with your XBR's. This thread is in good hands, thanks to all who have contributed and made this thread informative and enjoyable. Happy tweaking .

Larone

your leaving?!!!
but.. but..but this thread needs you!!!

well nuff of that.
thanks for all the help and the excellent settings.
im a big fan of your latest settings.
this thread wouldnt be this informative without you.
hope to see you return someday in this part of the forums.
especially when the new firmware hits
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post #2266 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

Ok guys, I would like to wish you all the best of luck with your XBR's. This thread is in good hands, thanks to all who have contributed and made this thread informative and enjoyable. Happy tweaking .

Larone

Thanks for all your help! If you get bored or find out anything new please stop by again.
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post #2267 of 5489
2/6/08 at 6:54pm
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Originally Posted by iclim4 View Post

hope to see you return someday in this part of the forums.
especially when the new firmware hits

I plan to. Thanks for the kind words guys, see you around .
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post #2268 of 5489
2/6/08 at 7:11pm
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

Ok guys, I would like to wish you all the best of luck with your XBR's. This thread is in good hands, thanks to all who have contributed and made this thread informative and enjoyable. Happy tweaking .

Larone


Larone,

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us. Greatly appreciated.

Every time I look at my 46" XBR, I will always think of you. I feel Sony owes you some royalties, because everyone that has looked at my TV picture quality, is completely in awe. And, I attribute that to your settings.

Thanks again, and take care. Hope to hear from you soon.
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post #2269 of 5489
2/6/08 at 7:12pm
I watched the kids movie Monster House on Blue-Ray and noticed it a bit more grainy. Seems like some movies are this way more so than others. Anyone else ever notice this? If so, what do you do to negate it?
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post #2270 of 5489
2/6/08 at 8:38pm
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I plan to. Thanks for the kind words guys, see you around .

Maybe I'll see you around the Polk thread.
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post #2271 of 5489
2/7/08 at 5:01am
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

Ok guys, I would like to wish you all the best of luck with your XBR's. This thread is in good hands, thanks to all who have contributed and made this thread informative and enjoyable. Happy tweaking .

Larone

See ya.
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post #2272 of 5489
2/7/08 at 10:16am
I'm new to the forum and am very thankful for the great information that all of you have posted.

After adjusting a few settings on my 52xbr4, I notice that during some scenes the picture is a little darker in the top two corners of the tv. Can someone please tell me how I can fix this?

Thanks in advance for the help!
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post #2273 of 5489
2/7/08 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

I plan to. Thanks for the kind words guys, see you around .

I haven't frequented the calibration post much, After I got your setting's no further questions, I was good to go. Thanks for your posts take it easy bud!
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post #2274 of 5489
2/7/08 at 6:52pm
when the firmware hits, how will I update my TV and what will it change?
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post #2275 of 5489
2/7/08 at 7:23pm
I would also like to extend a big thankyou to larone here. I have my set calibrated with your settings and the display is fantastic. All the best to ya.

when is this firmware update due?
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post #2276 of 5489
2/7/08 at 10:02pm
For those of us who are new here, can someone post what most people think are the best settings?

Thanks
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post #2277 of 5489
2/8/08 at 3:42am
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Originally Posted by lrstevens421 View Post

Ok, here's the updated settings I promised to post. They were sent to me from the folks who calibrated my display. It covers 1080p24, 1080p60, 1080i and gaming sources. In my opinion they are utterly excellent. I know I've said this before but I'm not driving myself crazy with settings anymore, time to set it and forget it. I am very pleased with the service I've gotten from my calibrators, they've made good and they're promise to send me updates when available.

- Please live with the settings for 24 hours for your eyes to adjust (unless you absolutely hate them). On each setting brightness can be adjusted up and down up to two notches to accommodate for room lighting and seating distance.

Power Save Mode: Off

HDMI - 1080p24 (1080p24 Blu-ray/HD-DVD & PS3)

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 4
Picture: 95
Brightness: 50
Color: 62 (Only with 1080p24 sources)
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer:
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel

HDMI - 1080i60 & 1080p60 (Cable, Satellite, Xbox 360 & Non 1080p24 Hi-Def Players)

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 3
Picture: 95
Brightness: 52
Color: 55
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off (Low for Cable/Satellite)
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer: Off / Standard (Personal Preference)
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel


Component Video Sources - 1080i

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 3
Picture: 94
Brightness: 40
Color: 52
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 50
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off (Low for Cable/Satellite)
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: 0
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -2
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer: Off / Standard (Personal preference) - Mines is off
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full

Component Video Sources - 1080p (Component Xbox 360)

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 4
Picture: 100
Brightness: 40
Color: 54
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 50
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Low (Acceptable for Video Game Sources)
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: 0
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -2
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer: Standard (Personal Preference)
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: On
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full

- Larone.

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Originally Posted by Sweetguy View Post

For those of us who are new here, can someone post what most people think are the best settings?

Thanks

There you go buddy, hope that helps. I am using these settings with my PS3 and 360 and i like them !
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post #2278 of 5489
2/8/08 at 8:56am
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Originally Posted by sweetvar26 View Post

There you go buddy, hope that helps. I am using these settings with my PS3 and 360 and i like them !

yup, that's the setting I used as well. Works perfectly IMO for BD and PS3 Games.

don't even need to have 2 separate settings
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post #2279 of 5489
2/8/08 at 11:21am
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Originally Posted by jltmaxx View Post

I watched the kids movie Monster House on Blue-Ray and noticed it a bit more grainy. Seems like some movies are this way more so than others. Anyone else ever notice this? If so, what do you do to negate it?

I have a history with this. I bought a 46xbr4 from CC and the picture was damn good. But the fan noise was a bit annoying and I thought I would try another piece to see if it was any better. Unfortunately the new one that I got a couple of days back has the same noise which I believe cannot be avoided.

I played oceans13 on my BD player last night (which btw was the first test to this new set) and I couldn't stand the noisy grains on the screen. It got me really concerned whether I gave away my good one for a junky. I am yet to try other movies.

If someone else had similar experience, please share.

Thnx,
Jay
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post #2280 of 5489
2/8/08 at 11:48am
Another movie you want to test your tv out with is "WE ARE MARSHALL".

I've seen pixelation while watching the action filled game scenes.

In my case, this may have been due to the satellite signal quality. But check it out to see how your set handles fast action with this one.
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